Short-Term Ministries, Not Short-Term Missions

Reformed Thinking · Mar 23, 2026 · 28m · transcript

Deep Dive into Biblical Missions: Principles, Priorities, and Practices by Mark Tatlock and Christ Burnett - Short-Term Ministries, Not Short-Term MissionsShort-term ministries involve sending church members to another location for one to six weeks to perform ministry tasks. While increasingly popular, especially among teenagers, these trips raise valid concerns regarding their cost, effectiveness, and potential to cause unintended harm. Critics note that the high expenses often exceed what it would cost to support local workers, and language barriers can severely limit effective evangelism…